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Finland Opens Consultation on Stricter Gambling Rules
Finland’s GRHAG is consulting on stricter gambling protections as the country prepares for a licensed market. Proposals include cross-operator loss limits, deposit and time controls, and enhanced safeguards for players aged 18–24.
Better Gambling Forum Opens RG3P Public Consultation
The Better Gambling Forum has opened a public consultation to further develop its RG3P Framework, inviting global igaming stakeholders to help strengthen coordinated, research-led standards for player protection and harm prevention.
Pay4Fun Study Shows 80% Spike in Copa Libertadores Bets
A Pay4Fun study shows sports betting transactions rose more than 80% during the 2025 Copa Libertadores, with bettors overwhelmingly placing wagers before kickoff and activity steadily declining during and after matches.
FMF Probes Match-Fixing Allegations in Liga Premier MX
The Mexican Football Federation has opened a formal investigation into suspected match-fixing in Liga Premier MX, suspending a scheduled fixture while examining allegations of illegal betting influence involving players and external actors.
Brazil Reports First Year of Regulated Fixed-Odds Betting
Brazil’s SPA-MF 2025 report reveals a structured fixed-odds betting market with 25.2 million players, R$37 billion in revenue, strong enforcement against illegal sites, and the launch of a Centralized Self-Exclusion Platform for consumer protection.
Gyeonggi Police Expand Youth Gambling Support Program
Authorities in South Korea’s Gyeonggi Province are expanding voluntary support for minors with gambling problems, combining counseling, rehabilitation and free legal assistance as police respond to rising youth gambling-related offenses.
YouGov: Celebrity Gambling Ads Show Mixed Impact in US
A YouGov study finds celebrity endorsements in gambling ads can improve brand perception among active gamblers but often trigger skepticism around authenticity, with limited influence on broader public attitudes or gambling behavior.
Sweden Online Casinos Face Trust Gap Despite High Usage
New research from CasinoFeber shows online casino play is widespread in Sweden, but player trust is fragile, licence awareness is low, and unlicensed platforms continue to attract users.
Brazil Sees 217,000 Betting Self-Exclusions in 40 Days
More than 217,000 Brazilians opted into self-exclusion within 40 days of the federal platform’s launch, highlighting strong demand for consumer protection as regulators expand oversight of Brazil’s fast-growing betting market.
Macau Casino Exclusion Requests Jump Nearly 68%
Macau recorded a sharp rise in casino exclusion applications last year, driven mainly by self-exclusions. The increase reflects higher gaming activity post-pandemic and growing reliance on responsible gambling measures.
Indonesia Police Target Gambling via Community Outreach
Police in Indonesia’s Riau Islands are stepping up anti-gambling efforts through direct community outreach, educating residents on legal penalties and social harms linked to traditional and online betting as part of a wider national enforcement strategy.
India Blocks 242 Illegal Betting Sites Post-PROG Act
India has blocked 242 additional illegal betting websites, bringing the total above 7,800. The move follows the PROG Act 2025, aiming to protect users and reinforce enforcement against unregulated online money gaming platforms.